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Gabriel Jesus tells Man City chiefs: I want this shirt number

Gabriel Jesus is targeting the No33 shirt at Manchester City.

The Brazilian is set to finally complete his transfer to the Etihad after helping Palmeiras win their first league title for 22 years.

He told ESPN: "I had told them it's hard without the 33. I want this number because I used it since I was promoted at Palmeiras.

"If I could, I'd take the entire neighbourhood there, and would make a Jardim Peri in England. It's a place where I have peace.

"I'm going with my mum, my brother and taking two friends who are always with me, played football with me when I was small. I hope they help me a lot there."

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